embassy updates · 2020. 12. 28. · embassy updates newsletter for u.s. citizens in vietnam...
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Avoid Scams this Holiday Season
• Only use taxis with meters, and never get into a taxi
without checking that it is driven by a licensed operator.
• Never accept a “free” service, such as food or a ride, as
you may receive an inflated price after the meal or tour.
• Avoid holiday charity scams by researching charities and
protecting your personal and financial information.
American Citizen Services Contact us if you have any questions at:
Embassy Hanoi 24/7: (024) 3850-5000 ● U.S. Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City 24/7: (028) 3520-4200
ACS Inquiry Form: https://vn.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/acs-inquiry-form/
U.S. EMBASSY HANOI ● U.S. CONSULATE GENERAL HO CHI MINH CITY JANUARY 2021
EMBASSY UPDATES NEWSLETTER FOR U.S. CITIZENS IN VIETNAM
Important Announcements
ACS Outreach Events:
American Citizen Services (ACS) in Hanoi and Ho Chi
Minh City do not have outreach activities planned at this
time. Stay tuned for information on upcoming events.
Holidays & Upcoming Events January 18: Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday February 10-16: Lunar New Year / President’s Day
The U.S. Embassy and U.S. Consulate General
are closed during U.S. and Vietnamese public holidays
Routine U.S. Citizen Services
Please use our online scheduling system
(http://bit.ly/acs-slot) to request passport and notarial
appointments for the U.S. Embassy in Hanoi and
Consulate General HCMC.
Failure to obtain an appointment or arrive on time
may result in being denied entry.
Holiday Safety Tips
The holiday season is a special time of year, but
also a time when people become vulnerable to
thefts, traffic accidents, and other types of holiday
crimes and scams. Please take the following pre-
cautions when celebrating this holiday season:
When Driving: • Avoid driving alone or at night. • If you go out at night, park in a well-lit area. • When approaching or leaving your motorcycle
or vehicle, be aware of your surroundings. • Do not approach your motorcycle or car alone
if there are suspicious people in the area. At the Automated Teller Machine (ATM): • If you must use an ATM, choose one that is locat-
ed inside a well-lit location and withdraw only the amount of cash you need.
• Protect your PIN by shielding the ATM keypad from anyone who is standing near you.
• Don’t discard your receipt at the ATM. When Shopping: • Avoid wearing expensive jewelry. • Avoid carrying large amounts of cash. • Be extra careful if you carry a wallet or purse as
they are prime targets of pickpockets in crowded shopping areas, transportation terminals, and bus stops.
Attending a Party: • Have something to eat before drinking alcohol. • Know your safe limit. • Never drink and drive.
https://vn.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/acs-inquiry-form/http://bit.ly/acs-slot
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2 U.S. Embassy Hà Nội 7 Láng Hạ Hà Nội, Vietnam
U.S. Consulate General T.P. Hồ Chí Minh 4 Lê Duẩn
T.P. Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam
U.S. Embassy Hanoi
U.S. Consulate Ho Chi Minh City
Useful Information for LPRs During COVID-19
If you are a U.S. lawful permanent
resident (LPR) stranded outside of
the United States due to COVID-19,
you may find the information below
useful. U.S. Citizenship &
Immigration Services
(USCIS) retains jurisdiction over the
status of LPRs and any request for
official guidance should be directed
to them. Click here for more info.
Visit the website of the U.S. Embassy in Vietnam for the latest weather and travel alerts.
Travel Safely this Holiday Season!
With increased travel over the holiday season, there is also an in-
creased risk of motor vehicle accidents and security incidents relat-
ed to petty crime. Protect yourself and others by practicing good
road safety and always keeping careful track of your belongings.
Road accidents are a leading cause of death and injury to U.S.
citizens living and traveling in Vietnam. Vietnamese law requires
everyone riding a motorbike to wear a helmet. Follow Vietnamese
traffic laws and use common-sense safety measures to mitigate
threats from pickpockets. Whether you live in Vietnam permanently
or are only here temporarily, don’t take a vacation from safety.
2 U.S. Embassy Hà Nội 7 Láng Hạ Hà Nội, Vietnam
U.S. Consulate General T.P. Hồ Chí Minh 4 Lê Duẩn
T.P. Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam
U.S. Embassy Hà Nội Consular Section Rose Garden Building, 2nd Floor 170 Ngoc Khan Street, Hà Nội, Vietnam
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STEP Enrollment
The Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) is a free service to
allow U.S. citizens and nationals traveling and living abroad to
enroll their trip with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate. STEP
provides important updates from the Embassy regarding conditions
in your destination country and can help the Embassy contact you
in an emergency. https://step.state.gov
U.S. Citizens with Emergencies, please call: • Embassy Hanoi 24/7: (024) 3850-5000 within
Vietnam or +8424-3850-5000 internationally. • U.S. Consulate Ho Chi Minh City 24/7: (028) 3520-4200 within Vietnam; or +8428-3520-4200 internationally. For information about general, non-emergency services provided by U.S. Citizen Services, including urgent appointment requests, please contact us via our ACS inquiry form.
Vietnam Travel Advisory: Level 2 On October 5, the Department of State downgraded its travel advisory for U.S. Citizens interested in traveling to Vietnam. It recommends all U.S. Citizens exercise increased caution when considering Travel to Vietnam due to Covid-19. Please visit the U.S. Embassy and Consulate’s website to see information on entry restrictions, quarantine policies, and urgent health information for Vietnam.
Update on U.S. Passport Operations To see the current update on passport operations in response to Covid-19 visit: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/passport-covid-19.html
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U.S. Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City 24/7: (028) 3520-4200 within Vietnam; or
+8428-3520-4200 internationally
Air Quality in Vietnam
The U.S. Embassy and U.S. Consulate General have air quality
monitors to measure PM 2.5 particulates as an indication of the air
quality. You can check the current reading for Hanoi here and HCMC
here. The air monitors convert PM 2.5 readings into an air quality
index (AQI). For more information on AQI and how it is calculated
please visit: https://www.airnow.gov/aqi/aqi-basics/.
Air Quality Index Levels
of Health Concern
Numerical
Value Meaning
Good 0 to 50 Air quality is considered satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk
Moderate 51 to 100 Air quality is acceptable; however, for some pollutants there may be a moderate health
concern for a very small number of people who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Unhealthy for Sensitive
Groups 101 to 150
Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. The general public is not
likely to be affected.
Unhealthy 151 to 200 Everyone may begin to experience health effects; members of sensitive groups may ex-
perience more serious health effects.
Very Unhealthy 201 to 300 Health warnings of emergency conditions. The entire population is more likely to be af-
fected.
Hazardous 301 to 500 Health alert: everyone may experience more serious health effects.
3 U.S. Embassy Hà Nội 7 Láng Hạ Hà Nội, Vietnam
U.S. Consulate General T.P. Hồ Chí Minh 4 Lê Duẩn
T.P. Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam
U.S. Embassy Hà Nội Consular Section Rose Garden Building, 2nd Floor 170 Ngoc Khan Street, Hà Nội, Vietnam
Regional Air Quality December 28, 2020
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